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Graphing in Behavior Analysis

Graphing in Behavior Analysis

Importance of Graphing

  • Graphing is a crucial skill for behavior analysts.
  • It's used in both research and clinical settings.
  • Decisions are based on visual analysis of graphs.
  • Graphing is applied across various programs:
    • Skill acquisition
    • Reduction of aberrant behavior
  • Supervisors often require graphing on a daily session basis.

Graphing Programs

  • Various graphing programs exist:
    • Tablet programs (phones, iPads)
    • Excel (common, but not the speaker's expertise)
    • Prisma
    • GraphPad
    • Sigma Plot (used by the speaker)
  • Costs vary; program choice depends on the company's preferences.
  • Programs differ in rules and setup.

Graphing Basics

  • Clearly label conditions on top of the graph.
  • Include baseline data (potentially shorter than research baselines).
  • Label intervention conditions and any changes (e.g., teaching action procedure vs. behavioral skills training).
  • Graphs may be used in professional meetings (IEP, insurance reports).
  • Graphs should be clear for outside observers (parents, etc.).
  • Data should